Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero Reviews
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero revives the old Tenkaichi series and, in addition to a huge character package, offers straightforward brawler fun like in the anime.
Review in German | Read full review
I won't say that Sparking! Zero is the best Dragon Ball game out there because I still prefer Kakarot, which is already over four years old. However, it definitely is the adaptation with the most refined combat system and the best fighting game in the Dragon Ball universe on the market. If all elements of the game were on such a high level, it would deserve the highest score, but the limitations in the story mode and the split-screen gameplay are too significant to not negatively affect the final rating. One also can't ignore cut-out content to sell it as DLC. Nevertheless, this doesn't change the fact that we are dealing with an excellent title, which is a must-play for all Dragon Ball series fans.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO returns more loaded than ever, delivering what old players of the Budokai Tenkaichi series have come to expect and adding some nice little extras that go the extra mile in key areas.
Review in Greek | Read full review
Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO delivers a massive 182-character roster that spans all eras of Dragon Ball but lacks representation from the original Dragon Ball series and certain fan-favorite characters. While the What-If story paths add intrigue, the overall story mode feels lackluster, skipping content from Dragon Ball GT and the movies, However, the game shines with its custom battles, in-depth combat system, and returning fan-favorite features like Chi-Chi's encyclopedia. This game, as a whole, makes for a fun, nostalgic experience for new and old Dragon Ball fans.
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is the best video game adaptation of Master Toriyama's work. It's a love letter created by fans and for fans, a tribute to one of the greatest franchises of all time, arriving on the market at the perfect moment. An impressive audio-visual component and a renewed depth in gameplay make Sparking! ZERO a title truly recommended for all lovers of Goku and his friends. It’s a video game that feels like a rebirth, where nostalgia and the past intertwine with the future, giving us strong emotions, even beyond gaming experience. Put on your gi, it’s time to fight like true Saiyans!
Review in Italian | Read full review
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO stokes the fires of the Dragon Ball fandom, but it could be a raging inferno with the right post-launch support. My wish to Super Shenron is that the game gets lots of polish, new modes, better online connectivity, and as many characters as it will hold.
It’s almost odd that one of the best things about Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is the fact it’s not trying to be the most technically sound or balanced fighting game in the franchise. Yes, it’s inconsistent and occasionally frustrating, but the sheer amount of stuff to do, and characters to play as, all culminated in me feeling like I was just playing an incredibly pretty PS2 game from back in the day, back when developers would try to fit in a DVD with as much content and fanservice as possible, balancing be damned.
Dragon Ball fans, get ready for an exciting new adventure! DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO offers an amazing combat experience, fast-paced action that takes you back to the most important moments of the beloved series. With rich storytelling. In simple words, “It exceeds 9000!”.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is a beautiful, fast, dynamic and fun game, without a doubt worth playing.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is an incredibly fun and polished fighting game: it's beautiful, it has nice animations and, above all, it's an highly entertaining title, good for both Budokai Tenkaichi veterans and new fans alike.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO is a heart-felt culmination of all the best Dragon Ball experiences from the last thirty years. Though the game can be very difficult at times, DBSZ stand on its own with some of the best gameplay and graphical presentation we have seen in recent years.
Overall, Sparking Zero lives up to its hype as a thrilling addition to the Dragon Ball franchise, with room for improvement through future updates and potential DLC.
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO hits straight at the heart of longtime fans while setting a new standard for Dragon Ball fighting games, offering us a fast-paced, fun, and visually spectacular experience that strikes the right balance between immediacy for newbies and a good degree of depth for those seeking a more competitive challenge. Highly recommended for fans of Goku and Co.
Review in Italian | Read full review
At the end of the day, your mileage with Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO will vary. I found myself bored as often as I was excited and frustrated as often as I was exhilarated. For fans who simply want to relive the glory of their childhood with Budokai Tenkaichi, there might be enough here to draw them in. For folks looking for a continuation of the depth that FighterZ added or the beat-em-up fun of a Kakarot or Xenoverse style game, I do not see Sparking! ZERO scratching that itch for you.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is recommended for fans of the saga who are looking to relive the epic battles of all the sagas, enjoy a large cast of characters, and immerse themselves in a complete and dynamic combat system. Its impressive audiovisual section and the variety of game modes make it a must for any fan of the series.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
I cannot say enough positive things about Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO. In my opinion, there hasn’t been a better representative for the product in the whole history of the franchise. It has more depth than a traditional arena fighter, and that goes such a long way to staving off the repetitive nature of the genre. While your mileage may vary somewhat depending on how much you like the source material, I feel it would still be very fun even if you didn’t know what was going on, and if you love Dragon Ball you’ll be hard-pushed to find a better celebration of this much-loved franchise than in Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero represents the definitive title in the saga created by Akira Toriyama. The work done by Spike Chunsoft is truly remarkable, bringing to light a project designed to entertain all fans of the series, allowing them to simulate the epic clashes of the anime thanks to a three-dimensional structure and a vast roster. All this is topped off by sufficiently technical gameplay that allows for dynamic and unpredictable matches. Of course we are not at the levels of other fighting games (Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6 or Dragon Ball: FighterZ itself) but on the other hand the aim of Sparking! Zero is not to have gameplay aimed at the competitive side.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has a steep learning curve that’ll take a few hours to get to grips with, but its exhilarating combat and gorgeous visuals make the time investment worthwhile. There’s plenty of depth and strategy to combat to ensure that battles are authentic and action-packed – and sure, it takes some time to figure each mechanic out, but it makes for a frantic and super fun experience when you do. Add to that the cool game modes, the wealth of content, and the beautiful visuals, and it’ll be clear that Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a real hit for both Dragon Ball and fighting game fans.
Bandai Namco and Spike Chunsoft have hit it out the park with this new entry in the Budokai Tenkaichi series! Sparking! ZERO is a massive love letter to the 40 years worth of Dragon Ball. I love all of the new additions to the game such as the what-if Sparking! Episodes! Everything from the beautiful graphics to the downright incredible soundtrack kept me coming back for more! Despite the game’s minor shortcomings, this game still made me feel like I did all those years ago playing Budokai Tenkaichi 3 on PS2 with my older brother.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is a tribute to the work of Akira Toriyama. Able to excite the inner child that we all have inside and make him smile as if it were the first time he saw each fight.
Review in Spanish | Read full review